Circle USD 375 to recognize Gregg Walls as Distinguished Alumni

Gregg Walls, a 1990 graduate of Circle, is the newest alumni to be recognized.

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By Staff report

Butler County Times Gazette

By Staff report

Posted Oct. 10, 2013 at 8:45 AM

By Staff report

Posted Oct. 10, 2013 at 8:45 AM

Towanda

TOWANDA – Circle USD 375 has released the latest recipient for their “Distinguished Alumni” award.

Gregg Walls, a 1990 graduate of Circle and presently the Technology Education Teacher at Circle Middle School, as well as Platoon Sergeant 242 Engineer Company , Kansas Army National Guard, is the newest alumni to be recognized. He will be honored at halftime of the Circle-Clearwater football game in Towanda this Friday, Oct. 11.

“Circle has a rich tradition of excellence in the classroom. We are proud of our alumni and their accomplishments.” said Circle Foundation President, Deb Stephens. “We recognize our alumni to honor their personal and professional successes and to celebrate some of their lifetime achievements. Gregg’s commitment to our students and his devoted service to our country made him a natural for this award.”

Mr. Walls is a 1990 graduate of Circle High School. He graduated from Pittsburg State University with a BA degree In Technology Education and a MS degree in Educational Leadership. He and his wife Deana have three children.

Walls is the Technology Education Teacher at Circle Middle School, after joining the Circle staff in 1998. He has also coached numerous sports at both CMS and CHS and previously served as the Athletic Director at CMS.

Walls has received many military honors, including: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Superior Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Combat Action Badge while deployed for OEF.

When asked the most memorable thing he learned from Circle schools, Walls replied, “It’s not what you know in life it’s what you do. Actions will always speak louder than words or good intentions. Be involved in the lives of those around you and take the time to care about what they do. Take the time to be involved in the community by volunteering your time to community projects and activities. Life is infinitely more meaningful when you take the time to serve others.”

Page 2 of 2 - Additional members to the Distinguished Alumni wall will be named in the future, and recipients will be honored on the school’s web site at: www.circleusd375.com.